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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,390.04, 501,193.74 and 236,107

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,390.04, 501,193.74 and 236,107 is: 325,642.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,390.04 : 501,193.74 = 236,107 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,390.04/501,193.74 = 236,107/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,390.04x = 501,193.74 × 236,107
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,390.04x = 118,335,350,370.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,335,350,370.18/363,390.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,642.80

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